Job Title: Senior Industrial Engineer Location: Detroit, MI Experience: 8–10 years Rate: $60- $62/hr Job Summary: Seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer with strong experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments. The role focuses on improving plant throughput, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement across production operations. Key Responsibilities: Improve production throughput, efficiency, and capacity Conduct time studies, method studies, and line balancing Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions Develop standard work, labor standards, and productivity metrics Lead Lean/Kaizen initiatives and eliminate waste Optimize plant layout, workflow, and material flow Collaborate with production, quality, and operations teams Drive continuous improvement and sustain results Required Skills: Strong Industrial Engineering fundamentals (time study, VSM, capacity analysis) Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, SMED
TTL-Classification: Public Expertise in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing Knowledge of ergonomics, safety, and process optimization Tools: Excel, MOST/MODAPTS, simulation tools (Plant Simulation/Proplanner) Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills Preferred: Experience in trucks, heavy equipment, or specialty vehicle manufacturing Exposure to AutoCAD, MS Project